Logistics ManagementAccording to the latest market research study released by Technavio, the global material handling robotics market is expected to exceed $20 billion by 2019, growing at a CAGR of more than 8 percent during the forecast period.
The report segments the global material handling robotics market by end-user and can be divided into five broad categories: automotive, chemical, industrial machinery, food and beverage, and electrical and electronics.READ MORE

Material Handling & LogisticsA spate of accidents involving scissor lifts has caused the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to issue a hazard alert outlining employers' obligations and preventive measures.
Scissor lifts aren't just used in warehousing; they also are common in the construction, retail, entertainment and manufacturing industries, among others.READ MORE

By Ken Ackerman Two key words dominate the field of logistics: Lean and agile. Lean warehousing has been the subject of considerable study, but relatively little attention has been given to the equally important topic of agility. Agility is nimbleness. It is the ability to make small deliveries "just in time." British scientist Charles Darwin provided us with the best testament to the power of agility: "It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change."READ MORE

Business 2 CommunityIs your business struggling with poor or inconsistent employee attendance that’s costing a significant amount of money to cover?
You’re not alone.
According to Benefits.org, many companies today are dealing with employee absenteeism which is costing employers an average of $2,500 a day in expenses.
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Lansdale: Customer Driven Logistics™Lansdale Warehouse is a family-owned-and-operated logistics provider located in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia. Since its founding in 1958, Lansdale Warehouse has furnished comprehensive logistics services in a public and contract environment for both national and international customers who require access to the United States markets. Our "Customer Driven Logistics"™ principle means your needs as a customer are our primary focus.

Material Handling and LogisticsNearly nine out of 10 (86 percent) of sustainability executives surveyed believe that circular economy will be important to their business two years from now, nearly double from two years ago when just 47 percent felt them important, according to findings of the 2016 UPS/GreenBiz Circular Economy Research Study released March 22. READ MORE

By Michael S. Haro, Ph.D. As a child, I remember my dad telling me there was one thing I could count on, and that is "things will change." At the time, I wasn't sure what he was saying, but now realize the meaning of his words. My father emigrated from Spain at the age of 18, leaving behind his family and familiar way of life, and entering a "foreign world with changing opportunities." Using his example, I'd like to expand on this idea — the fact that managing change is an opportunity.READ MORE

Supply Chain Management ReviewIn compiling the annual “Salary Survey” for our sister publication – Logistics Management – we discovered some significant new trends in the search for new talent. Tisha Danehl, Vice President of Ajilon Professional Staffing in Chicago, says that demand for supply chain professionals in manufacturing and retail have “one through the roof.” And women are finally breaking into the top echelons of what had been a male-dominated industry.READ MORE

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Industrial Distribution Most companies have taken the obvious steps to improve safety, but accidents still occur with alarming frequency. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the U.S. Department of Labor, the transportation and warehousing industry suffered more than 95,000 industrial accidents and illnesses in 2014. READ MORE

ForbesSuccessful communicators don’t just do things differently. They are fundamentally different as a whole, exhibiting confidence, integrity, empathy and patience, along with the necessary interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution expertise to develop trust and respect with those around them.
Not only are they leaders in business, but they’re true influencers.READ MORE

Big Joe has developed a number of new equipment solutions to meet the hanging needs of omnichannel retailers. Products like our Joey task support vehicle can be deployed in small warerooms, or to expand pick faces in high sku zones to support the quick turn of product in small spaces.

Supply Chain 24/7Having the right amount of inventory when and where it's needed is a key element of corporate success.
After all, losing control of inventory eats away at corporate profit margins and costs a firm its customers.
As a result, today's CEOs are well versed in inventory strategies such as Just-in-time, collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment, and shared point of sale data.READ MORE

Supply Chain DigestThe consultants at Deloitte are back with their fifth global survey of procurement executives, and while many of the results are not surprising, Deloitte says the rise of digital procurement strategies is emerging as a key focus area, supplanting talent management as the top strategic priority for procurement organizations.READ MORE